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enFresh Sounds in the World of Bluegrass: April/May 2013https://ibma.org/press/archives/fresh-sounds-world-bluegrass-aprilmay-2013
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>By Taylor Coughlin</p>
<p><strong>Tina Adair Band, <em>Born Bad</em>:</strong> Fronted by a force (read: voice) to be reckoned with, Tina Adair Band comes barreling out of the gate on <em>Born Bad.</em> Full of songs bolstered by confidence and attitude, TAB display virtuosity and variety, melding traditional, bluesy ‘grass with a soulful, country-rock style. Tina’s songwriting, singing, and playing are all signature to her talents as a well-rounded music creator, and her team of high-esteemed musicians is well paired. Key tracks: “Born Bad,” “Farther Along,” and “Snaker Dan.”</p>
<p>(<a href="file:///C:/Users/director/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/AQOOLPTP/www.tinaadairband.com">www.tinaadairband.com</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Vincent Cross, <em>A Town Called Normal</em>: </strong>International roots-oriented musician Vincent Cross infuses bluegrass with country, blues and folk, and a wealth of solid songwriting in this new album. Cross’ voice is humble and rings true with fitting emotion in each piece. The songs draw from both traditional and contemporary influences, maintaining an authenticity throughout. Key tracks: “Walking on the Outside,” “Turn Your Eyes,” and “Sometimes.”</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.vincentcross.com/">www.vincentcross.com</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Rebecca Frazier, <em>When We Fall</em>: </strong>With her reputation as one of bluegrass music’s best female flatpickers, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Rebecca Fraziers’ new record has been highly anticipated. Frazier dives deep into her own written material, with a little help from her husband, John who plays mandolin. Frazier’s slick guitar instrumentals shine, while emotional vocals set the tone for this bright, inventive album from a division of Compass Records. Key Tracks: “Better Than Staying,” “Ain’t Gonna Work Tomorrow,” and “Babe In Arms.” <em>Out May 28.</em></p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.rebeccafrazier.com/">www.rebeccafrazier.com</a>, Compass Records)</p>
<p><strong>Della Mae, <em>This World Oft Can Be</em>:</strong> On their Rounder Records debut album, the five females of Della Mae prove their wicked talent, fresh appeal, and powerful chemistry with <em>This World Oft Can Be</em>. While honoring tradition, these fine musicians showcase their collective and individual creativity, honing in on their ability to play emotionally potent, smart, and richly textured music. With Bryan Sutton as producer, this album is poised for the top of the charts. Key tracks: “Empire,” “Turtle Dove,” and the title track “This World Oft Can Be.” <em>Out May 28.</em></p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.dellamae.com/">www.dellamae.com</a>, Rounder Records)</p>
<p><strong>John Reischman, <em>Walk Along John:</em></strong> Cultivating a big sound with a small instrument, veteran mandolinist and Canadian John Reischman displays sharp expertise and passionate know-how on his first solo instrumental album in 13 years. A melodic craftsman, Reischman proudly wears his influences on his sleeve, while owning his creativity and imaginative detail. With a mix of traditional and original tunes, Reischman plays with wit and taste on <em>Walk Along John. </em>Guests include Chris Thile, Kenny Smith, Tony Trischka, Bruce Molsky, the Jaybirds and more<em>. </em>Key tracks: “Gold Mountain Blues,” “Joe Ahr’s Dream,” and “Little Maggie.” </p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.johnreischman.com/">www.johnreischman.com</a>, Corvus Records)</p>
<p><strong>Don Rigsby, <em>Doctor’s Orders:</em></strong> It’s simple: Don Rigsby has a hero and idol in Ralph Stanley, and he shows his admiration deeply through his latest record, a tribute to the Doc himself. On his sixth solo project, Rigsby pays homage to Stanley with 13 covers of Stanley and Stanley Brothers material, with one new song aptly named “The Mountain Doctor.” And yes, Dr. Ralph Stanley humbly graces the album, along with some former Clinch Mountain Boys, including Ricky Skaggs, and more. Key tracks: “The Daughter of Geronimo,” “Brand New Tennessee Waltz,” and “Six More Miles.”</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.donrigsby.com/">www.donrigsby.com</a>, Rebel Records)</p>
<p><strong>Peter Rowan</strong>, <strong><em>The Old School: </em></strong>One thing is for sure: When you hold a legacy such as Rowan, you’re bound to produce nothing short of intensely rich, and bar-setting music. Rowan’s latest project is a powerhouse of original works, and a finely tuned ‘O Freedom’ with a bevy of the genre’s best like Del McCoury, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, JD Crowe, Bryan Sutton, Stuart Duncan, The Travelin’ McCourys, and many more. With vivid imagery and sharp lyricism, <em>The Old School</em> is the cool school, with plenty left to teach. Key tracks: “Keepin’ it Between the Lines (Old School),” “Doc Watson Morning,” and “Letter From Beyond.”</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.peter-rowan.com/">www.peter-rowan.com</a>, Compass Records)</p>
<p><strong>Frank Solivan &amp; Dirty Kitchen, <em>On the Edge</em>: </strong>IBMA 2012 Emerging Artist of the Year nominee Frank Solivan &amp; Dirty Kitchen has a hot new dish with <em>On the Edge</em>. The band’s highly-anticipated sophomore album shows off their undeniable vigor and solid precision. With delicious support from Tim O’Brien, Rob Ickes on resonator guitar, and vocalist Megan McCormick, Frank &amp; Dirty Kitchen show off skill and serve up fun in an inventive, fresh new grass dish. Key tracks: “M80,” “Gone,” and “Bedrock.”</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.dirtykitchenband.com/">www.dirtykitchenband.com</a>, Compass Records)</p>
<p><strong>The Boxcars, <em>It’s Just A Road</em>: </strong>With rich melodies written by Keith Garrett and Ron Stewart, and old tunes with a new spin, The Boxcars’ new album features their best work yet. The two-time and reigning IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year gets down to business, exploring troubles and triumphs in each song. They aren’t afraid to get a little personal, and no surprises here: show off their impeccable musicianship. Key tracks: “It’s Just a Road,” “The Devil Held the Gun,” and “Cornelia.”</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/fresh-sounds-may" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">fresh sounds may</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/may" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">may</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/fresh-sounds-2013" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">fresh sounds 2013</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/taylor-coughlin" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Taylor Coughlin</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/tina-adair" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">tina adair</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/vincent-cross" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">vincent cross</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/rebecca-frazier" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">rebecca frazier</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/della-mae" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Della Mae</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/john-reischman" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">john reischman</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/don-rigsby" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">don rigsby</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/peter-rowan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">peter rowan</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/frank-solivan-dirty-kitchen" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Frank Solivan &amp; Dirty Kitchen</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/boxcars" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">the boxcars</a></div></div></div>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:40:59 +0000taylor@ibma.org559 at https://ibma.orghttps://ibma.org/press/archives/fresh-sounds-world-bluegrass-aprilmay-2013#commentsGet IBMA Awesome: May is Membership Month!https://ibma.org/press/archives/get-ibma-awesome-may-membership-month
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It’s an exciting time in bluegrass, and what better way to foster its success than by supporting the International Bluegrass Music Association in its efforts to keep that success growing?</p>
<p>May is Membership Month at IBMA, and there’s no better time to join. You’ll be just in time for first round ballots for the 2013 IBMA Awards <em>and</em> for a members-only ticket purchase week this spring for IBMA’s “Wide Open Bluegrass” festival (formerly Bluegrass Fan Fest) in Raleigh, NC, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 27-28.</p>
<p>We’re offering new membership opportunities: A free one-year membership for students enrolled in a higher education bluegrass program, and the new <strong>Friends </strong>non-voting membership for $25 a year. Get more details by calling the IBMA office at 615-256-3222.</p>
<p><strong>What’s new?</strong><br />
Check out <a href="http://www.worldofbluegrass.org/">www.worldofbluegrass.org</a> and ibma.org for news about the incredible week we’re planning for you in Raleigh, NC—including a streamlined schedule (less expensive, shorter week) with new events for youth, arts presenters, talent buyers, and emerging bands.</p>
<p>The IBMA Youth Council has elected Andrew Rigney as Chair and they have new projects to be announced soon.</p>
<p>IBMA’s new Momentum Awards, with a committee headed up by Dan Keen (Belmont Univ.) and Echo Propp (WAMU/ Nashville Opera), will continue in 2013, with the goal of recognizing notable emerging talent and industry mentors.</p>
<p>The World of Bluegrass Street Team, led by Danny Clark and Katherine Coe, will kick into gear this month, right in time for festival season.</p>
<p>IBMA continues to expand our social networking community with <a href="http://www.bluegrassnation.org/">Bluegrass Nation</a>, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, YouTube and Instagram.</p>
<p>Finally, look for info soon about a newly constituted International Committee and International Advisory Council.</p>
<p><strong>How do you get involved?</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Artists and merchandisers</em></strong> who have booths at festivals and other events can contact IBMA to get some “Ask Me About IBMA” and “Bluegrass Nation” stickers, along with small cardstock membership fliers to place on your merch table. Feel free to go to <a href="http://www.ibma.org">www.ibma.org</a> to click on a link to print off your own membership brochures. We’ll also have downloadable ads and a special Facebook icon you’ll easily be able to share.</p>
<p><strong><em>Artists and industry leaders</em></strong> are encouraged to record 30- and 60-second audio clips that say what you find valuable and important about belonging to IBMA. Please email those to <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#100;&#97;&#110;&#110;&#121;&#46;&#99;&#108;&#97;&#114;&#107;&#46;&#98;&#108;&#117;&#101;&#103;&#114;&#97;&#115;&#115;&#64;&#103;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#100;&#97;&#110;&#110;&#121;&#46;&#99;&#108;&#97;&#114;&#107;&#46;&#98;&#108;&#117;&#101;&#103;&#114;&#97;&#115;&#115;&#64;&#103;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a>. If you need help making one, let us know. We’re also asking for short (funny or serious) video clips from members with similar messages—why you’re an IBMA member, and also telling viewers that you’ll see them at World of Bluegrass Sept. 24-28, in Raleigh. Video clips may be posted to IBMA’s YouTube Channel or Facebook page, BluegrassNation.org, or emailed to <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#75;&#97;&#116;&#104;&#101;&#114;&#105;&#110;&#101;&#64;&#105;&#98;&#109;&#97;&#46;&#111;&#114;&#103;">&#75;&#97;&#116;&#104;&#101;&#114;&#105;&#110;&#101;&#64;&#105;&#98;&#109;&#97;&#46;&#111;&#114;&#103;</a>. Here’s a great example of a video we’ve already received from the Steep Canyon Rangers. <em>VIDEO.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Radio broadcasters</em></strong> can keep an eye (or ear) for IBMA membership public service announcements to be posted on AirPlay Direct in May as we get them from artists.</p>
<p><strong><em>Association leaders and event producers, and bands</em></strong> can encourage your members, attendees and fans to call 1-888-GET-IBMA or go to <a href="http://www.ibma.org/">www.ibma.org</a> to join IBMA. Websites, liner notes, onstage emcee announcements and Facebook are all great places to help us get the word out.</p>
<p><strong><em>Bloggers, journalists, educators, publicists, songwriters, luthiers and fans,</em></strong> please mention IBMA where you can, and help support the trade association of your friends and peers who are working to keep bluegrass music growing strong.</p>
<p><strong><em>Everyone</em></strong> mention IBMA membership and tweet (#ibmamember, #ibmamembershipmonth, #bluegrassnation) in May, to help us network around the globe and get the message out.</p>
<p><strong>Got a better idea?</strong> Let us know what you’re doing so we can share it with the rest of the membership! (Email all brilliant ideas to <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#100;&#119;&#111;&#114;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#64;&#114;&#111;&#97;&#100;&#114;&#117;&#110;&#110;&#101;&#114;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#100;&#119;&#111;&#114;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#64;&#114;&#111;&#97;&#100;&#114;&#117;&#110;&#110;&#101;&#114;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> or <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#110;&#97;&#110;&#99;&#121;&#99;&#64;&#105;&#98;&#109;&#97;&#46;&#111;&#114;&#103;">&#110;&#97;&#110;&#99;&#121;&#99;&#64;&#105;&#98;&#109;&#97;&#46;&#111;&#114;&#103;</a>) We know you’re a creative thinking bunch of folks!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/membership" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Membership</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/membership-month" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Membership Month</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/may" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">may</a></div></div></div>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:08:04 +0000taylor@ibma.org552 at https://ibma.orghttps://ibma.org/press/archives/get-ibma-awesome-may-membership-month#comments